HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Board 05-15-07 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007 — 7:00 P.M.
St. Croix County Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
6:30 p.m. — Meth Video — County Board Room
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Gilbert Asembo Oduori, North Hudson, Wisconsin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR REPORT
REVIEW OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.)
1. Minutes of Previous Session April 17, 2007
2. Date of Next Meeting —dune 19, 2007 7:00 P.M. (evening meeting)
3. Rezonings Larry and Mary Bauer, Town of Troy, Ag to Ag -Res
4. Mileage and Per Diem
APPOINTMENTS: Heath and Human Services: Esther Wentz, Tom Caflisch and Lois Burri;
Board of Adjustment: Lindy Luckey, Sue Nelson and Jerome McAllister;
*Council on Aging — Sue E. Nelson, Patricia Shilts, Vincent Tubman, Olive Terpstra
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. *Overview of Proposed Ordinance Amendments for Nonmetallic Mining and Sign Regulation
2. Nursing Home Report
3. Resolution to Reduce Youth Smoking and Sustain Funding for Wisconsin's Comprehensive Tobacco
Control Program
4. Resolution in Support of the Wisconsin Alcohol Treatment Act (LRB- 1930/1) Proposed by State
Representative Terese Berceau
5. Resolution Approving Farmland Preservation Program Application — James E. Stringer Family Trust
6. County Board Goal Review
7. County Government Center Property Status — Barsness Consulting, Inc.
8. *Resolution approving Capital Projects and Authorizing Borrowing for Their Costs
COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Information Technology Department; UW- Extension
Agents and Fair Association; * *Administration Committee Report regarding County Board Agenda — Order of
Business
COUNTY CLERK'S REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE AND REZONING REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURN
(Items may be taken in different order)
* Changes or Additions after the Preliminary Agenda* * Late Changes and Additions
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OFFICIAL - approved June
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST.CROIX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting May 15, 2007
Invocation given by Gilbert Asembo Oduori of North Hudson, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Meeting called to
order by Chair Malick at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call: 31 present
Administrative Coordinator Report: Administrative Coordinator Chuck Whiting reported the Finance committee met
before this meeting and approved a 2008 budget timeline. A memo will be sent to the committee chairs inviting chairs to
the June 7 th Finance Committee meeting to discuss 2008 budget information. Whiting stated committees interested in
having resolutions to the WCA should note the deadline of July 9, 2007. Whiting reported on the status of current open
positions including the Human Resource Administrator, Chief Deputy in the Sheriff's Department, Building Services
Director and Assistant Emergency Communications Director. Whiting stated after the Barsness report tonight, the
information will be placed on the county's website. Whiting added work ahead includes AFSCME negotiations.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Grant to adopt the consent agenda approving the minutes of the
April 17, 2007 County Board Session; setting the next County Board meeting for June 19, 2007; approving rezoning
Ordinance 4753(2007) for Larry and Mary Bauer, Town of Troy, rezoning property from Ag to Ag- Residential; approving
mileage and per diem for April 2007 in the amount of $7,918.62. Carried unanimously.
Appointments:
Health and Human Services: Chair Malick stated Board approval is necessary. Motion by Supr. Marrzolf, 2nd by Supr.
Struemke to re- appoint Esther Wentz, Tom Cafisch and Lois Burri for three year terms each. Carried unanimously.
Board of Adjustment: Chair Malick stated Board approval is necessary. Motion by Supr. Peterson, 2nd by Supr. Struemke to
approve the re- appointment of Linda Luckey and Sue Nelson and to appoint Jerome McAllister each to a three year term.
Chair Malick read a resume provided by McAllister. Carried unanimously.
Council on Aging: Chair Malick explained the following individuals were nominated by the senior centers and after
consultation with Vice Chair King the following are appointed to the Council on Aging: Sue E. Nelson, Patricia Shilts,
Vincent Tubman, Olive Terpstra.
WestCAP Report. Chair Malick introduced Peter Kilde, Director of WestCAP. Kilde explained WestCAP is a private
non - profit charity and is fully owned and operated by seven counties. WestCAP is currently 41 years old. A brochure
explaining the services provided was distributed. Kilde explained the new mission is to take action against poverty by
developing the social and economic assets of low- income families and their communities and by working to create a more
just and sustainable society. Kilde reviewed the housing programs, food commodities program, transportation program,
Families in Transition programs and the business development. Ideal Realty is a new program which provides
homeownership opportunities to low income families through the purchase and rehabilitation of homes. Chair Malick
thanked Kilde for his report. Applause.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
1. Overview of Proposed Ordinance Amendments for Nonmetallic Mining and Sign Regulation. Planning and
Zoning Director Dave Fodroczi provided a brief overview of the status of the nonmetallic mining and sign regulations
ordinance revisions. Fodroczi stated the nonmetallic mining ordinance is required to be adopted in June, and the six
month moratorium on permanent signs expires June 30' Fodroczi stated public information meetings were held on
February 22 and April 19 and were well attended. A public hearing is scheduled for May 24 Fodroczi highlighted the
new rules under the NR135 update including synchronize annual reporting and fee deadlines; updated reclamation
standards regarding requirement for topsoil management, final slopes on reclamation projects, highwalls and providing for
a professional hydrogeologic analysis as part of the review for the reclamation plan. Fodroczi reviewed various proposed
county amendments including petroleum products stored on site; aerial photo not limited to NRCS; and the site map must
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show all water features and wells within 1000 feet of the NMM site. Proposed changes to groundwater standards were
also reviewed.
The sign regulations authority is through the zoning ordinance. Sign regulation issues reviewed including on- premise and
off - premise signs, preserving scenic beauty and rural character, establishing performance standards for signs in each
zoning district, limiting the location, number and size of sign, and creating a clear and concise permitting process for all
signs.
The timeline for adoption of ordinance amendments was reviewed. Fodroczi fielded various questions from Supervisors
regarding the proposed ordinance amendments. Supr. King expressed concern regarding county restrictions on mining
below groundwater and costs to the Highway Department because of the restrictions. Fodroczi stated the only time a
study would be required is if anyone proposes to mine into the groundwater. Supr. Peterson requested technical
information on the geology in St. Croix County and how this would affect the groundwater table from the hydrogeology
standpoint. In addition, he asked for costs of study for the groundwater. Supr. Awsumb requested the location of mine
sites in St. Croix County and asked if this would eliminate the exemption to having a permit if the mine is pre -1989.
Fodroczi will provide a list of all sites in St. Croix County. Supr. Raymond stated the Land and Water Committee
approved the changes as they are recommendations from the industry. A compromise of mining in the groundwater was
agreed to by the Land and Water Committee on the proviso the county adhere to the industry recommendation that a study
is done which states whether there would be harm to the groundwater and possibly the drinking water. Supr. Peterson
requested a geologist present to Supervisors a report on the effects of mining below groundwater. Chair Malick stated 15
minutes may be enough to be reasonably informed and it would be up to the Planning and Zoning and Land and Water
committees to decide how they want to present the ordinance amendments for approval next month.
2. Nursing Home Report. Human Services Director Fred Johnson reported the Health Center had a deficiency -
free survey. The Health Center staff is to be commended for their efforts. Johnson reported the Nursing Home Proposal
Review Committee held a closed session with Christian Community Homes and their attorneys. The next meeting is May
25 at the Government Center. After negotiations are complete the information will be made public.
3. Resolution #12(2007) to Reduce Youth Smoking and Sustain Funding for Wisconsin's Comprehensive
Tobacco Control Program. Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2nd by Supr. Troyer to approve. Johnson stated the resolution
passed by the Health and Human Services Board on a vote of 4 to 3 with two absent. This resolution supports an increase
of the Wisconsin excise tax on cigarettes by at least $1.25 per pack with the revenue generated being directed to fund the
Medical Assistance Program and Wisconsin's Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. Charlotte Sortedahl, Public
Health Nurse, provided information regarding reducing youth smoking and sustaining funding for Wisconsin's
Comprehensive Tobacco Control program. Sortedahl stated this resolution is part of a budget proposed by Governor
Doyle. Sortedahl provided statistics throughout Wisconsin relating to smoking. Motion by Supr. Struemke, 2nd by Supr.
Mortensen to amend the resolution to add item 3 "providing: The state continues to fund this program at its current level
increased annually by the cost of living adjustment and all tobacco tax increases go to this program (Wisconsin Tobacco
Program Control Program)." Supr. Awsumb stated he distributed notes taken from the Wisconsin General Fund Excise
Tax from the Department of Revenue. He stated cigarette tax collections are designated for the general fund. Of the
$289,000,000 only $31,000,000 will go to Tobacco Control Program. Roll call vote on the amendment failed 14 — 17
(voting no — Burn, B. Hurtgen, Speer, J. Hurtgen, Peavey, Peterson, Grant, Dowd, Mehls, King, Habhegger, Wentz,
Ruetz, Awsumb, Troyer, Rebholz, Raymond). Roll call vote on main motion passed 18 — 13 (voting no — B. Hurtgen,
Speer, J. Hurtgen, Dowd, King, Habhegger, Mortensen, Wentz, Ruetz, Awsumb, Caflisch, Struemke, Raymond).
4. Resolution #13(2007) in Support of the Wisconsin Alcohol Treatment Act (LRB- 1930/1) Proposed by State
Representative Terese Berceau. Motion by Supr. Wentz, 2nd by Supr. Ruetz to approve. This resolution recommends
an inflationary adjustment of the Wisconsin beer tax to $10.00 per barrel be enacted immediately, and all revenues from
this adjustment be designed for the development of a State comprehensive alcohol control program utilizing evidence -
based prevention and treatment practices. Steve Kirt highlighted information relating to alcohol problems and stated there
has been no increase in beer tax in 37 years. Wisconsin has the third lowest tax in the United States. Roll call vote passed
20 — 11 (voting no — B. Hurtgen, Speer, J. Hurtgen, Grant, Dowd, Habhegger, Mortensen, Awsumb, Caflisch, Struemke,
Raymond).
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5. Resolution #14(2007) Approving Farmland Preservation Program Applications. Motion by Supr. Raymond,
2nd by Supr. Peavey to approve. This resolution approves the application for inclusion in the farmland preservation
program for James E. Stringer Family Trust. Carried unanimously.
6. County Board Goal Review. Supervisors received a summary of the Goal Review Session. Chair Malick asked
if there are any modifications. Motion by Supr. Caflisch, 2nd by Supr. Borup to endorse the goals. Motion by Supr.
Raymond, 2nd by Supr. Peavey to change the "Time Due" on the Fair Board Goals (Page 7) as follows: # 1 is complete, #
2 is ongoing, # 3 remains the same, # 4 complete but will be reviewed each year, # 5 is ongoing. Amendment carried
unanimously. Action on main motion with amendment carried unanimously.
7. County Government Center Property Status — Barsness Consulting, Inc. Dennis Welsch of Barsness
Consulting presented progress made on the "Plan for a Plan" for the Government Center property. Welsch stated all
actions require County Board approval. Welsch highlighted what Barsness has completed to date and themes from public
comments. Demographics, market and site economic recommendations were reviewed. Welsch stated Barsness
recommends commercial /office property values be adjusted upwards from $4.66 to $7.00 per square foot. Barsness
recommends using the Plan for a Plan and preserve or retain the northern half of the site. A reservation fee could be
charged to allow public or semi - public users to secure a site while they raise funds. Investment of land sale proceeds
should be considered for additional investment to attract head of household jobs, expansion of existing county facilities,
assist in developing satellite offices and match long -term projects with long -term debt. Recommendations for land use
include: NE and NW quadrants - retain land for public; SW quadrant - mixed uses including YMCA, city and others; SE
quadrant - mixed uses including library, city, others. Welsch provided examples of sharing sites and steps necessary to
sell the property. Welsch summarized actions necessary for the future including: surface water management plan, land
conservation plan, development standards, state endangered resources review, environmental assessment statement (phase
1), soil borings, infrastructure cost assessments, and creation of legal descriptions for new parcels. Welsch stated the
infrastructure could potentially cost $1,000,000. Once a site plan is approved, an application for rezoning will need to be
submitted to the City of Hudson. After consideration by the city, the county will need to agree to a method of
commitment to public agencies. The Finance Committee will evaluate the benefits of direct land sale with covenants and
present this to the County Board. Supr. Raymond suggested the board spend more time on this. Chair Malick stated this
information will be placed on the county's website.
8. Resolution #15(2007) Approving Capital Projects and Authorizing Borrowing for Their Costs. Motion by
Supr. Krueger, 2nd by Supr. Wentz to approve. Supr. Krueger stated this is the borrowing needed for capital improvements
for Information Technology for capital equipment acquisitions, Health and Human Services phone system, St. Croix
Industries parking lot, and Emergency Communications for filter retuning. This resolution approves purchases identified
and authorizes the County Finance Director to take all action necessary to secure a loan for not more than five years in an
amount not to exceed $310,000 from the Wisconsin State Trust Fund to pay for the projects. Motion by Supr. Struemke
to amend the resolution to add the following language to the end of the Therefore paragraph by removing the period, and
replacing with a comma, and add: "... and the same amount of borrowed dollars in county's reserve fund be set aside until
the borrowing is paid off" Amendment failed for lack of second. Vote on motion carried.
Committee and Department Reports:
Information Technology Department: IT Director Tom Boron thanked his staff for their good work and dedication.
Boron summarized projects his department has worked on including storing electronic images of land records back to
1974, providing access to county email from any internet connection, installation of laptops in squad cars and installation
of an internet connection for a law enforcement office in the town of Star Prairie. Boron highlighted improvements to the
disaster recovery plan. Boron noted the wireless internet capabilities throughout the Government Center. With the
assistance of the IT Department the recent Eau Claire bus trial held in St. Croix County was broadcasted live on the
internet. Boron highlighted 2007 projects including optical imaging in the Treasurer's office, mass storage device in New
Richmond, grant funding used to replace aging hardware, voice over internet protocol, and computer power management.
UW- Extension Agents: Present were Lee Milligan, Agriculture Agent, Kim Reaman, 4 -H and Youth Development
Agent, Pete Kling, Community Natural Resource Development Agent, and Joanne Sprain, Family Living Agent. Milligan
highlighted agriculture information as it relates to the county's economy. Milligan summarized last year's drought and its
effect on the county. Milligan highlighted the Farm Business Arrangements and Estate Planning programs he works on
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with Karen P. Goebel and Philip Harris, both of whom are extension specialists. This program assists individuals with
transfer of assets to the next generation and tax implications of estate planning and farm business arrangements. On behalf
of the Extension Agents, Milligan thanked the Supervisors and the Ag- Extension Committee members.
Fair Association: (This report was given before 6. above.) Gail Maier, Vice President of the Fair Association shared
updates to the County Fair and encouraged Supervisors to visit the website ( www.stcrolxcofair.com ). Maier stated the
2006 fair was a success and noted a significant increase in attendance. She stated 5,950 exhibits were judged and 137
horses were entered in Friday's open game show. Maier indicated the purchase of additional acreage enlarged the special
events area. The rental house on the property is in the process of being removed which will open the area for horse trailer
parking. Other improvements include adding ventilation to buildings, roof repair, new bleachers and medical building.
Maier highlighted plans for the fairground site and stated the Fair Park Group is in the business of facilitating the
renovation of existing fairgrounds. The plans include several new buildings. A professional fundraiser has been hired
who will lead efforts to raise money. A kick -off campaign will be held at the fair this year. The 2007 County Fair is set
for July 19 through 22 in Glenwood City. Maier thanked the Supervisors for continued support and invited Supervisors to
help kick -off the fundraiser. Supr. Raymond encouraged Supervisors to attend the fair.
Administration Committee Report regarding County Board Agenda — order of business — Supr. Caflisch stated the
Administration Committee reviewed Supr. Gunderson's request regarding changing the bylaws to move Department
Reports to the beginning of the agenda and the committee concluded it is at the discretion of Chair when the annual
reports are given during the meeting for flexibility.
County Clerk's Report of Correspondence and Rezoning Requests: County Clerk Cindy Campbell reported rezoning
hearings scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Committee: Daniel Wine, Town of Baldwin Ag II to Ag -Res; Daniel and
Amy Haase, Town of Warren, Ag -Res to Industrial; Arthur Moore, Town of Cylon, Ag to Ag -Res.
Announcements: Supr. Krueger reminded Supervisors of the revenue generated from the dirt sold on county farm land.
Supr. Grant stated June 20 is the annual Hammond Golf Tournament. Funds are donated to the Sheriff's Department for
the Stop Drug Program and the District Attorney office for the calendar program as well as other groups.
Adjourn. Chair Malick adjourned the meeting at 10:54 p.m.
Clarence W. Malick, Chair, St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
Copies of resolutions and ordinances may be obtained at the St. Croix County Clerk's office.
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